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disjunctive syllogism

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A logical argument of the form that if there are only two possibilities, and one of them is ruled out, then the other must take place. In symbols: P∨Q,¬P⊢Q

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CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Disjunctively disjunctiveness disjunctivism disjunctivist disjunctivitis disjunctivity

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